**Question:** Given below are two statements: Statement I: Force has magnitude as well as direction. Statement II: Sliding friction is smaller than static friction. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
**Correct Answer:** A
**Explanation:** Fossil fuels are formed from decomposed organic matter over millions of years under high pressure and temperature.
*Published: September 04, 2025 at 11:23 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2023, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*